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Memorials to Men Lost in the Sinking of Hood, 24th May 1941Updated
06-May-2014

In Remembrance ofWILLIAM JOHN CALLON

Service: Royal NavyRank: Boy 1st ClassService Number: P/JX 181939Date Joined Hood: UnknownBiographical Information: Billy was born on 09 September 1924 in St Martin, London. He was one of seven children born to William and Grace Callon. His siblings were Gwen, Lillian, Joan, Ronald, Leonard and Dennis. The family was originally from London, but was relocated to Gotham, Nottinghamshire after the start of the war.

Billy won a scholarship to the training ship H.M.S. Arethusa at age 13. Hood was his first posting. Billy was 16 years old at the time of his loss - the fourth youngest man lost in the sinking of Hood. We have no additional information.